(A note for those who inhabit or frequent institutions of learning: when you find out that someone is a student or faculty member in the music department, do not ask them what instrument they play. Instead, ask them what their area is. If they say “performance”, then ask them what instrument they play—or whether they’re a vocalist.)
That was actually going to be a follow-up question, as I assumed that those who write music also play it.
Not a correct assumption in general!
(A note for those who inhabit or frequent institutions of learning: when you find out that someone is a student or faculty member in the music department, do not ask them what instrument they play. Instead, ask them what their area is. If they say “performance”, then ask them what instrument they play—or whether they’re a vocalist.)
Thanks for the correction.